Pipeline Control & Operations Specialist — 12-Hour Shifts

Energy Transfer; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunoco LP seeks a Pipeline Controller in the San Antonio area to oversee safe, reliable product flow across the pipeline network. You will monitor pressures, manage pump and delivery schedules, and coordinate with field personnel to maintain quality and uptime.

The role requires shift work (12 hours), weekend and some holiday duties, emergency response readiness, and the ability to operate from an alternate control center if needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• PHMSA drug/alcohol screening required.
• Must live within an hour of the control room.
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and Project.
• Able to multitask, analyze data, and pay attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication is needed.
• Some travel and overtime may be required.
• This is a 12-hour shift with day and night rotations including weekends and some holidays.
• Ability to report from an alternate control center during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain pipeline pressures within design criteria and monitor liquids quality at various points.
• Work with the various departments within Sunoco to execute all changes as they are scheduled.
• First contact in an emergency response situation which includes notification of emergency services and Sunoco management.
• Initiates pump and delivery schedule changes, monitors tank inventories, meter counts, line pressures and temperatures.
• Directs, controls and monitors the delivery and change of product at remote locations utilizing computer-controlled field equipment.
• Work with field personnel on basic troubleshooting of communications, SCADA, control valves and other equipment related to control and operations.
• Complete daily throughput reports.
• Evaluate operational problems and provide recommendations to solve these problems

Skills

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

SCADA

Job description

Sunoco LP seeks a Pipeline Controller in the San Antonio area to oversee safe, reliable product flow across the pipeline network. You will monitor pressures, manage pump and delivery schedules, and coordinate with field personnel to maintain quality and uptime.

The role requires shift work (12 hours), weekend and some holiday duties, emergency response readiness, and the ability to operate from an alternate control center if needed.